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Wānaka Central Safety Snapshot

Otago, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wānaka Central is 134.722 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 7 within Otago Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2023, June 2024, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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134.7
Regional rank #7 / 194 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 94.2%
    Theft accounts for 94.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.4%
    Assault accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 2.4%
    Burglary accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Wānaka Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Wānaka Central ranks in the top 5 of suburbs in Otago Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wānaka Central?

    The annual crime rate in Wānaka Central is 134.722 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wānaka Central

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